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The Delhi Capitals (DC) are stepping into IPL 2026 with a bigger and clearer vision — to rebuild smartly after finishing 5th in IPL 2025. Under Axar Patel’s captaincy, DC started strongly last season but lost momentum in the second half. Ahead of the November 15 retention deadline, the franchise has now taken bold calls by releasing high-cost underperformers, retaining its young core, and staying active in major trade discussions. Latest Trade Update: Nitish Rana has officially been traded to Delhi Capitals (from RR) for ₹4.2 crore. His arrival adds solid left-handed experience to DC’s middle order and strengthens their…

PAK VS ZIM 1st T20I, Dream11 Team Prediction for Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 Preview: The T20I tri-series is back as Pakistan will host Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe for a seven-match T20I tri-series to be played between November 17 and 29. All these games will be held in Rawalpindi at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. It will be a great preparation for these three sides, who are gearing up for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 after three months. The opening game of the tri-series will be played between Pakistan and Zimbabwe.  This game will be played on Tuesday at 6:30 PM IST. Pakistan have had a great last…

IND-A VS OMN Match 10, Dream11 Team Prediction for ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025Preview: Match no. 10 of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 will take place between two teams of Group B. India A will take on Oman in this game, which will be played on Tuesday. This is the second game of the day, starting at 8 PM IST at West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. This is a virtual quarterfinal, as these two sides are looking to qualify for the semis. India A suffered a humiliation at the hands of archrivals Pakistan A by 8 wickets. Only…

After a disappointing IPL 2025 campaign that saw Rajasthan Royals finish ninth on the points table, major changes are now officially confirmed ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction. With the biggest trade in IPL history now completed — Sanju Samson has officially joined Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran — RR is entering a new era with massive squad restructuring and leadership transition. This historic three-player swap is now fully approved by both CSK and RR management, making it one of the most impactful trades ever seen in the IPL. With Samson moving to…

As the IPL 2026 mini-auction approaches, five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have made some of the most strategic moves during the retention window. After a strong IPL 2025 campaign where they reached Qualifier 2, the Hardik Pandya-led team has focused on retaining its experienced core while preparing targeted fixes in spin, middle-order depth, and backup pace options. The BCCI has officially confirmed that the **IPL 2026 Auction will be held on December 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi**. Following the final submission of retention lists on November 15, Mumbai Indians enter the auction with the **lowest purse among…

After finishing at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table with just 4 wins in 14 matches, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) — 5-time champions — are preparing for a major squad overhaul ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction. With MS Dhoni still leading the side and coach Stephen Fleming supervising the rebuild, CSK is entering one of its biggest transition phases in recent years. Latest Update (Official): The BCCI has confirmed that the IPL 2026 Auction will be held on December 16 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. CSK will enter the auction with a confirmed purse of ₹43.40…

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is gearing up for its 4th edition, and the latest updates reveal major changes in the schedule window and venues. As per recent developments, the tournament is likely to be held from January 7 to February 3, 2026, with matches split between Mumbai and Baroda. The season is expected to kick off at the iconic DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, while the Kotambi Stadium in Baroda will host the second leg, including the final. This shift in timing aligns with the global January window for women’s cricket, ensuring no overlap with the Men’s T20…

QQY VS NW Match 1, Dream11 Team Prediction for Abu Dhabi T10 League 2025 Preview: The action will be double as the ninth edition of the Abu Dhabi T10. Five new teams have been added to the tournament, replacing the previous five franchises, including last season’s runners-up, the Morrisville Samp Army. The tournament will kick off with a double header. Match no. 1 will be played between the two-time champion Northern Warriors and the debutant Quetta Qavalry. This game will be played at Abu Sheikh Zayed in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday at 7:15 PM IST. The Warriors won two of the first two editions, but…

HB-W VS AS-W Match 14, Dream11 Team Prediction for Women’s Big Bash League 2025 Preview: Match no. 14 of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 will be played between the two-time champion Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes. This game will be played on Tuesday at Bellerive Oval in Hobart, starting at 1:40 PM IST. These sides have had two different starts to the tournament. The Hurricanes made it to the semis in the last edition but couldn’t make it further. They are in search of their maiden title. They have also started this season in a grand manner and have won all three games played so far. As…

KL Rahul is among those calm and composed operators on the cricket field. This makes him a solid candidate to captain teams. And he has had notable outings as captain for India and in the IPL. While Rahul has never led India in a permanent capacity, he has had full-time stints in the IPL. He was at the helm of Punjab Kings (PBKS) for two seasons before leading Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in three editions. Here you can look at KL Rahul’s captaincy record in international and IPL cricket. KL Rahul Captaincy Record in All Formats FormatMatchesWonLostTiedDrawnNo ResultWin%Test32100066.67ODI128400066.67T20I110000100.00Total1611500068.75 Rahul first…